I actually did some work while helping with the Pemberton Wildlife Association cleanup on the Tenquille Trail but there were many sights that caused me to pause and take pictures instead. Distraction number one was a male Blue Grouse, whose loud “whoot whoot” beckoned from far away. He sat on a rock while we passed … Continue reading Tenquille Lake Tempations
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Sighted: Blue Grouse
The blue grouse (dendrapagus) breeds at the edge of conifer forests in high and mid mountain areas. One of BC's legendary upland game birds, the male blue grouse has a "ventriloquisitic courtship call" that can be heard for miles. BC has over 50% of the world's population of blue grouse. For most of the year … Continue reading Sighted: Blue Grouse